ISRM Conference and Exhibition 2007

Center Parcs, Sherwood Forest, Nottingham
Wednesday 14th/Thursday 15th November 2007

At the core of the 2007 Conference were keynotes presented by first-rate speakers, exploring how the culture of sport, recreation and health is developing in the UK. These presentations are now available as PDF downloads, using the links below.

Wednesday 14 November

KEYNOTE PAPER
The future of leisure
David Morby, Assistant Head of Culture and Leisure Services, Kirklees MC
Mark Sesnan, Managing Director, Greenwich Leisure Ltd.
Steve Philpott, Chief Executive, D C Leisure Management Ltd.
A debate on the future for sport and leisure from sector leaders.

WORKSHOP: HEALTH
Healthy work places
Lesley Coulton, Head of Sport and Recreation, University of Plymouth
Mark Cox, Health & Fitness Manager, University of Plymouth
The powerful influence the work place has on the health of employees.

WORKSHOP: DEVELOPMENT
Governing Bodies for health – the case of rowing
Simon Dickie, Youth and Community Manager, Amateur Rowing Association
The role that governing bodies can play in improved health through physical activity.

WORKSHOP: OPERATION
Event health and safety
Carl Hagemann, Events Safety Co-ordinator, Sunderland City Council
Taking a professional approach to event health and safety management.

WORKSHOP: HEALTH
Active in later life
Bob Laventure, Active Ageing Consultant, British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health
The challenge is only 17% of men and 13% of women are active enough in later life to benefit their health!

WORKSHOP: DEVELOPMENT
School sport to community sport
Ali Oliver, Director of Sport, Youth Sport Trust
Sport is back, big time in schools, but will interest be maintained when school is over?

WORKSHOP: OPERATION
Food and beverage, services that count
Steven Brown, FBII, Inn-Formation
How to provide food and beverage services that meet customers needs and make a financial contribution.

KEYNOTE PAPER
Active People
Explaining, interpreting and maximising the potential of the Active People data.

WORKSHOP: HEALTH
At least 5 a week
Dr David Stensel, Senior Lecturer, School of Sport & Exercise Sciences, Loughborough University
Physical activity and health, the evidence explained.

WORKSHOP: DEVELOPMENT
Increasing physical activity
Huw Rees, Performance Specialist Culture & Leisure, The Wales Audit Office
Jeremy Morgan, Performance Specialist Culture & Leisure, The Wales Audit Office
Coordinating action planning and the role of performance management in increasing physical activity.

WORKSHOP: OPERATION
ISRM and national standards
Debra Stuart, Executive Director, Active IQ
Martin Steer, Education Development Manager, ISRM
Using ISRM qualifications and national standards to develop your services and professionalism.

WORKSHOP: HEALTH
Building partnerships with health
Alison Morby, Physical Activity Development Manager, Kirklees MC
Working with the Primary Care Trusts to tackle health issues.

WORKSHOP: DEVELOPMENT
The role of sport and the County Sports Partnerships
Bruce Kelsey, South Yorkshire Sport
Keying into the delivery system for sport.

WORKSHOP: OPERATION
Delivering excellent service
David Monkhouse, Director, David Monkhouse Consulting Ltd.
All about the customer – creating a positive customer experience.

Thursday 15 November

KEYNOTE PAPER
UK fitness network
Jon Stemp, Chair of the London Fitness Network (LFN)
Phil Rumbelow, Chief Executive, Jubilee Hall Clubs and Vice-Chair of the LFN
Creating a United Kingdom wide fitness network – the ultimate member benefit!

KEYNOTE PAPER
Increasing and maintaining participation
Paul Bedford MSc, Researcher in Physical Activity, Reaim
The what, where, when, how, whom and why of participation in physical activity.

WORKSHOP: HEALTH
Everyday swim
Kate Sargant, Swimming Activity Manager, Amateur Swimming Association (ASA)
The ASA way to get more people into our pools, for leisure, fitness and fun.

WORKSHOP: DEVELOPMENT
2012 delivering the legacy
Andrew Hanson, Head of Policy, Central Council of Physical Recreation
The Government plans for delivering the legacy of 2012.

WORKSHOP: OPERATION
PFIs and building schools for the future
Peter Kirkham, Development and PFI Director, D C Leisure Management Ltd.
The prospects for community sport - PFI schemes and the Building Schools for the Future programme.

WORKSHOP: HEALTH
The people’s movement – Sheffield’s physical activity campaign
Paul Billington, Head of Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield City Council
Motivating a community to take up physical activity.

WORKSHOP: DEVELOPMENT
Building pathways to development
Chris Earle, Director of Sport, Loughborough University
Helping people to reach their potential in sport.

WORKSHOP: OPERATION
Leadership in sport
Linda Plowright, Chief Executive, Sports Leaders UK
Everyone can make a meaningful contribution to their local community through sport.

KEYNOTE PAPER
National City of Sport
John Swanson, President of ISRM, former Head of Sport, Glasgow City Council
Representatives from the Isle of Man
Edwin James, Area Sports Manager, Leicester City Council
Karl Brown, Head Coach, Leicester Riders, Leicester City Council
Enjoying exercise, willingness to achieve, experiencing community, learning fair play and improving health are the key values of the European City of Sport programme, values shared in plenty by the winner Leicester City Council and runner up the Isle of Man.